pointing
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
An inflected form of point · -ing form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,108 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 8,433 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively also: indicate, designate, show I showed the customer the glove sectionHe pointed to the empty parking space
- be oriented also: orient The weather vane points Norththe dancers toes pointed outward
- direct into a position for use also: charge, level point a gunHe charged his weapon at me
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling also: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, head
- be a signal for or a symptom of also: bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal These symptoms indicate a serious illnessHer behavior points to a severe neurosis
- sail close to the wind also: luff
pointing in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He drew back from the window, pointing.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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His eyes dwelt affectionately on the pointing spire and bell tower.
The City of Fire · Grace Livingston Hill · Chapter 1
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I was sitting up in my chair, pointing, my eyes fixed with surprise.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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Drawing herself up to her fullest height, and pointing to the door, “Leave this moment,” she ordered.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Pointing to the box, she said, ‘Here is my greatest treasure, whose like is not to be found in the whole world.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1